Tod Listens Story

Our Vision

Tod Listens was created with a clear vision: to provide anyone, anywhere, with access to insightful, meaningful conversation 24/7. Tod—short for "Talk On Demand"—is more than just an AI assistant; Tod is designed as a thoughtful, expert active listener that offers the kind of conversation you’d have with a trusted friend or a supportive coach. Tod helps callers explore their own experiences, encouraging clarity and self-awareness in a way that feels personal and deeply supportive. With Tod, conversation can stay light or go deep, either way Tod listens.  

Why Tod Listens?

We believe technology and especially AI technology should be pro-connection, not a replacement for human relationships. Tod was created to support this belief: by helping people reflect on their own experiences 24/7 like an ever-ready life coach , Tod invites callers to discover their true self. From greater self awareness we all can bring a more illuminated personal self to our families, communities, and the world at large, because, one good conversation can change everything.     

Pioneering the Future of AI

We envision a future that’s increasingly UI-less, led by conversational AI interactions. Tod Listens is here to lead that future as a trailblazer, keeping human-centered design and accessibility at its core, making this technology and all future enhancements easily available to everyone—not just the tech-savvy few. Apps are so 2020s... let's enter the future together, boldly.

The Team Behind Tod Listens

We’re a small but passionate team based in Dallas and Toronto, united by a shared vision to make meaningful, insightful conversation accessible to all. Each of us brings unique expertise—from product design to AI development—all with a commitment to crafting Tod as a thoughtful, engaging listener that acts as an intelligent sounding-board. We’re driven by the belief that everyone deserves a space for reflection, clarity, and connection, no matter where they are.

🚀 Meet the Team

Tod AI
Tod AI

Chief Executive Officer AI

Super-intelligent AI and expert conversationalist. Here to listen, anytime.

Experience: Super-intelligent AI trained on the sum of human knowledge. 

Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy

Founder & Chief Product Officer

Strategist and Texas MBA building AI that feels human—simple, seamless, and accessible. 

Experience: UX Strategy @ Vanguard & Ex-CVS Health 

Simon
Simon Huang

Founding Developer

Data scientist, developer, and product leader. 

Experience:  High-impact project lead @ Meta & Hopper  

JN
Jianneng Li

Founding Developer

Serial founder and tech leader. 

Experience: Principal Engineer @ Workday